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Department of Educational Research and Evaluation

Along with other determinants, quality of education also rests with quality of research, assessment and evaluation practices. In view of this, Research Wing was established in 1960 at the Institute of Education & Research, University of the Punjab. Since then, it has been conducting a number of research studies on various issues on education including educational surveys, case studies, and experimental studies. For these studies, Research Wing developed various tools such as intelligence tests, achievement tests, survey questionnaires, and basic Urdu vocabularies. These studies were sponsored by the University, Federal Government, provincial governments and international agencies.
In 2004, to further extend its role, the Research Wing was upgraded to the status of independent department titled “Department of Educational Research & Evaluation” (DERE). The department offers its unique programme ‘Master in Educational Research & Assessment' which is not seen in any other public or private sector higher education institution in the country. Recently the department has launched “Pakistan Journal of Educational Research & Evaluation”. This initiative will provide an opportunity to the faculty and students of the Department and the Institute in particular and other professionals in general to publish their research so that the research findings may be accessible for the education policy makers, academicians, managers and other relevant stakeholders of the society.

The faculty of the department is committed to accelerate the process of educational change through improving the quality of research, assessment and evaluation by sharing their experiences with the prospective teachers, teacher educators and researchers. The main objectives are to:

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Develop and maintain a culture of research that provides the basis for decision making in education policy and practices

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Explore opportunities for novice researchers and faculty members through sharing of experiences on research

Publish and disseminate research on education and allied disciplines in journals of national and international repute

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Provide professional support to IER and other institutions in the area of educational research and assessment

Departmental Achievements

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Every year the department produces 60-70 graduates holding specialization in research and assessment. Those who achieve excellence, find jobs in various public or private sector organizations against varying positions in teaching or research. A few, who intend to seek higher education, are enrolled in MPhil. in Education (Morning/Evening Programme) after qualifying admission test and interview arranged by IER. Our graduates are working in different public and private sector schools, colleges and university. Currently our graduates are working in NTS, Punjab Examination Commission, and research-oriented NGOs such as Idara Taleem-o-Agahi, FAME international etc.

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The Department has started its journal ‘Pakistan Journal of Educational Research & Evaluation' (PJERE) and its first issue (December 2016) is available online on the PU website. It is hoped that after fulfilling all the requirements, the department will be in position to apply for its recognition from Higher Education Commission in 2018.

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The Department has recently developed four year BS (Research & Assessment) programme and submitted to the Faculty Council for consideration. After recommendation from Faculty Council / BOS, it will be submitted to the Academic Council, University of the Punjab for formal approval.